2. Daniel 11:32b (nkjv)
“…the people who KNOW their GOD shall BE STRONG and carry out GREAT EXPLOITS.”

3. …the knowing of God relationally enables you to DO…
Daniel 11:32b (nkjv)
“…the people who KNOW their GOD shall BE STRONG and carry out GREAT EXPLOITS.”
“…stand firm and take action…” (esv)
“…will firmly resist…” (niv)
…the knowing of God relationally enables you to DO…

4. …the knowing of God relationally enables you to DO…
Daniel 11:32b (nkjv)
“…the people who KNOW their GOD shall BE STRONG and carry out GREAT EXPLOITS.”
“…stand firm and take action…” (esv)
“…will firmly resist…” (niv)
…the knowing of God relationally enables you to DO…

5. The Lord said to Samuel,
“How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”
[2] But Samuel said,
“How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.”
The Lord said,
“Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ [3] Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.”
[4] Samuel did what the Lord said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked,
“Do you come in peace?”
[5] Samuel replied,
“Yes, in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me.”
Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice…

6. [6] When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought,
“Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.”
[7] But the Lord said to Samuel,
“Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
[8] Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said,
“The Lord has not chosen this one either.”
[9] Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said,
“Nor has the Lord chosen this one.”
[10] Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him,
“The Lord has not chosen these.” 
[11] So he asked Jesse,
“Are these all the sons you have?”

7. “There is still the youngest,”
Jesse answered.
“He is tending the sheep.”
Samuel said,
“Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.”
[12] So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said,
“Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”
[13] So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.
1 Samuel 16:1-13

9. 1 Samuel 16:1
The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”

10. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 9 that Saul was as “…handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else…”

11. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 9:2 (niv)
“…handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else…”

12. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 9:2 (niv)
“…handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else…”
1 Samuel 8:4-5 (niv)
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. [5] They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.”

13. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 9:2 (niv)
“…handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else…”
1 Samuel 8:4-5 (niv)
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. [5] They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.”
Deuteronomy 4:6-7

14. 1 Samuel 16:1 God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 9:2 (niv)
“…handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else…”
1 Samuel 8:4-5 (niv)
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. [5] They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.”
Deuteronomy 4:6-7
Proverbs 29:18 (kjv)
“…where there is no vision the people perish…”

15. 1 Samuel 16:1 God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 9:2 (niv)
“…handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else…”
1 Samuel 8:4-5 (niv)
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. [5] They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.”
Deuteronomy 4:6-7
Proverbs 29:18 (kjv)
“…where there is no vision the people perish…”

16. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 9:2 (niv)
“…handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else…”
1 Samuel 8:4-5 (niv)
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. [5] They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.”
1 Samuel 8:7
And the Lord told him; “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king…”

17. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 8:8-18 (summary)
claim his rights to take the sons for the military (v.11)
others to farm or make weapons for him (v.12)
he will take the daughters work as servants & maids (v.13)
he will take the best of lands & produce (v.14)
take a tithe of your grain & wine (v.15)
take the best cattle, donkeys (v.16)
sheep, and they too would become the kings slaves (v.17)

18. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 8:19-20
…the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We want a king over us. [20] Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.”

19. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 8:19-22
…the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We want a king over us. [20] Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.” [21] When Samuel heard all that the people said, he repeated it before the Lord. [22] The Lord answered, “Listen to them and give them a king.”
Deuteronomy 4:6-7
Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” [7] What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him?

20. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 8:19-22
…the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We want a king over us. [20] Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.” [21] When Samuel heard all that the people said, he repeated it before the Lord. [22] The Lord answered, “Listen to them and give them a king.”
Deuteronomy 4:6-7
Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” [7] What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him?

21. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
Matthew 5:16a
“…let your light shine before others…” 
Matthew 5:44
“…I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”

22. God’s Choice allows for our free will:
1 Samuel 16:1
God’s Choice allows for our free will:
Matthew 5:16
“…let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven… “ 
Matthew 5:44-45
“…I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you [45] …that you may be children of your Father in heaven…”

23. God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
1 Samuel 16:2-8
God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:

24. God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
1 Samuel 16:2-8
God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
But Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.” The Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ [3] Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.” [4] Samuel did what the Lord said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, “Do you come in peace?”
1 Samuel 16
When they arrived, Samuel SAW Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.” [7] But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

25. God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
1 Samuel 16:2-8
God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
But Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.” The Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ [3] Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.” [4] Samuel did what the Lord said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, “Do you come in peace?”
1 Samuel 16
When they arrived, Samuel SAW Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.” [7] But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

26. God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
1 Samuel 16:2-8
God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
But Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.” The Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ [3] Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.” [4] Samuel did what the Lord said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, “Do you come in peace?”
1 Samuel 16
When they arrived, Samuel SAW Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.” [7] But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

27. God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
1 Samuel 16:2-7
God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
Galatians 5:19-23
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
1 Samuel 16
When they arrived, Samuel SAW Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.” [7] But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

28. God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
1 Samuel 16:2-7
God’s Choice is identified thru obedience:
Galatians 5:19-23
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.” [9] Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the Lord chosen this one.” [10] Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The Lord has not chosen these.” [vs.8-10] 

29. God’s Choice may not be what we expect:
1 Samuel 16:11-13
God’s Choice may not be what we expect:

30. God’s Choice may not be what we expect:
1 Samuel 16:11-13
God’s Choice may not be what we expect:
[11] So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.” [12] So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.” [13] So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.

31. God’s Choice may not be what we expect:
1 Samuel 16:11-13
God’s Choice may not be what we expect:
“…the youngest... tending the sheep…glowing with health…a fine appearance…and handsome…”
1 Corinthians 1:26-30
…Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. [27] But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. [28] God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, [29] so that no one may boast before him. [30] It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

32. God’s Choice may not be what we expect:
1 Samuel 16:11-13
God’s Choice may not be what we expect:
“…the youngest... tending the sheep…glowing with health…a fine appearance…and handsome…”
1 Samuel 17:33-37
Saul replied, “You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth.” [34] But David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, [35] I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its hair, struck it and killed it. [36] Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God. [37] The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.”
Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you.”

33. …allows for our free will:
…is identified thru obedience:
…may not be what we expect: